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curlsaremorefun
North Carolina, USA83 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
This is a spectacular spot with almost unreal, turquoise blue water, which reflects the amazing Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the background. Although you have to line up like cattle to get into the place and up to the lakes, the views are worth it. Go prepared for crowds and people everywhere but enjoy the views. 100CNY entrance ticket plus 20CNY minis the shuttle bus from the Tourist Center to the lake. Takes about 1 hour in a taxi or Didi from Lijiang (roughly 80CNY) each way.
Written March 10, 2024
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Blanches85
Lucca, Italy1,579 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
The landscape is undoubtedly beautiful, especially if you catch a beautiful day .. the water is crystal clear .. But getting here was "heavy" as unfortunately happens a bit in all parks in China, because they are always organized in a complicated way for us Westerners (unclear) and with the compulsion to take more means inside the park that greatly dilate the times ..
We joined the visit to the show held at the entrance of the park, but to stay an hour here and one of shows, plus the lunch break, we lost the whole day ..
If you come by taxi you may be able to get taken directly to the lake bypassing for the outward having to take the internal shuttle .. While then to get back you have to take the paid shuttle that takes you to the entrance of the park and then here see to find a taxi. beware that there are collective taxis that take only 20y each but that waste a lot of time because first they have to fill up (from 4 or 6 seats are ) and then take you to Lijiang but maybe making intermediate stops nearby ..
We joined the visit to the show held at the entrance of the park, but to stay an hour here and one of shows, plus the lunch break, we lost the whole day ..
If you come by taxi you may be able to get taken directly to the lake bypassing for the outward having to take the internal shuttle .. While then to get back you have to take the paid shuttle that takes you to the entrance of the park and then here see to find a taxi. beware that there are collective taxis that take only 20y each but that waste a lot of time because first they have to fill up (from 4 or 6 seats are ) and then take you to Lijiang but maybe making intermediate stops nearby ..
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Written November 17, 2024
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Julie L
Singapore, Singapore104 contributions
Jul 2020
We took a bus from Lijiang Ancient City for 15 RMB and it took us to the foot of the mountain. Then we took the bus from there up to the Blue Moon Valley. The place was breath-taking. The colour of the water was amazingly stunning. We did not go up the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as we heard that there was no snow at this time of the year. The Blue Moon Lake was already worth the trip. As it was rainy season, we had brought along our raincoat. It rained and stopped, rained and stopped. We walked around the lake, walking on the jungle side was a very interesting experience. Because of the wet weather, different species of flora and fungi could be spotted along the way.
Written August 3, 2020
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Allan & Amy T
Edmonton, Canada389 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This is a beautiful scenic place for photography. Unfortunately all the beautiful spots are being taken by local people in their costumes all day long
It is hard to find an ideal spot for beautiful scenic view because of the crowd. With the waterfalls,snow capped mountains,the blue colored lake plus the pink tree in centre(which I believe is a fake tree which ruins the scenery!!)
After this photo stop,one has to go up to line up for the bus to take you to the next stop......watch out for pick pockets
It is hard to find an ideal spot for beautiful scenic view because of the crowd. With the waterfalls,snow capped mountains,the blue colored lake plus the pink tree in centre(which I believe is a fake tree which ruins the scenery!!)
After this photo stop,one has to go up to line up for the bus to take you to the next stop......watch out for pick pockets
Written June 17, 2024
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada9,396 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Very scenic area but very touristy with lots of shops to take your photos in costume or with a yak. They have built dams and waterfalls in the area to help out with protection of the glaciers. The water is still a very nice blue and the valley is very green. If you're looking for a trip from Lijiang you could combine this area easily with the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
The walkways are nice and the pictures of the area are super nice so it was tempting for us to go despite knowing the man made features. It was also an included stop with our guide.
We had troubles figuring out a bus to get to the area on our own and the travel center we found was closed by the time we got there so we asked for help from our hotel. Our friends have also gotten help through their hotels and the prices have ranged from 360 to 380 and includes transport to/from, a down jacket rental (not needed in July but might be good for rain), an oxygen tank or two and lunch (chicken hot pot with yak meat as an appetizer). Our guide took us through the park to get to scenic areas and the bus stops.
You might be able to do the area on your own if you know Mandarin well but the things we were thankful for a guide for were all the health checks on the way into the park. Our guide also knew exactly where to go to make a quick and efficient trip of the area.
The walkways are nice and the pictures of the area are super nice so it was tempting for us to go despite knowing the man made features. It was also an included stop with our guide.
We had troubles figuring out a bus to get to the area on our own and the travel center we found was closed by the time we got there so we asked for help from our hotel. Our friends have also gotten help through their hotels and the prices have ranged from 360 to 380 and includes transport to/from, a down jacket rental (not needed in July but might be good for rain), an oxygen tank or two and lunch (chicken hot pot with yak meat as an appetizer). Our guide took us through the park to get to scenic areas and the bus stops.
You might be able to do the area on your own if you know Mandarin well but the things we were thankful for a guide for were all the health checks on the way into the park. Our guide also knew exactly where to go to make a quick and efficient trip of the area.
Written July 26, 2021
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GodBlessMali
Shanghai Region, China116 contributions
Jun 2020
What a place to visit! Not only does the water look amazing, but being able to have the mountain in the background makes for amazing photos.
I think I was lucky to go at a time where people are still nervous about traveling so it wasn't overly crowded though there were many couples taking wedding photos which made it difficult for tourists to take decent photos without having anyone on them.
If you are a bit patient, you will be able to take some amazing shots though!
As all touristic spots, I strongly recommend to go early during the day as to avoid the crowd. As it's very close to the mountain, you may want to decide which one you prefer most (if you plan on visiting both), and I think the Blue Moon Valley is more worthy.
I think I was lucky to go at a time where people are still nervous about traveling so it wasn't overly crowded though there were many couples taking wedding photos which made it difficult for tourists to take decent photos without having anyone on them.
If you are a bit patient, you will be able to take some amazing shots though!
As all touristic spots, I strongly recommend to go early during the day as to avoid the crowd. As it's very close to the mountain, you may want to decide which one you prefer most (if you plan on visiting both), and I think the Blue Moon Valley is more worthy.
Written June 29, 2020
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LondonTravellerUK
London293 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Popular place we did ahead of climbing the Jade Dragon snow mountain. Guide tried to get us to rent a golf cart after the coach drop off but there was no need, just take the coach down to the next stop and you can walk the full length and back past the various pools, waterfalls and nice scenery. I read that some of this place is man made but it looks incredible to be fair and they do a great job of managing the vast numbers of visitors - yes it takes away from the natural experience but its made specifically for mass tourism.
I actually love seeing the yaks posing for pics and all the brides and grooms posing in their wedding gear. Maybe its a bit random but I found it entertaining.
If you're in the area you can't miss it!
I actually love seeing the yaks posing for pics and all the brides and grooms posing in their wedding gear. Maybe its a bit random but I found it entertaining.
If you're in the area you can't miss it!
Written November 6, 2023
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meghangw
Incheon, South Korea249 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
This place appears to be an old runoff stream that has been dammed At various points to create lake/pond things. I’m not convinced that the blueness is natural, like Lake Louise in Canada is. The water looked cloudy and I didn’t see any sign of life. However around the lake were thousands of signs of life. Mostly in the form of brides and grooms and photographers. So many people. There are some man made water fall things, made to look like limestone encrusted cascades of blue water. Even the metal handrails were painted to look wood. That was probably the most interesting thing! It was very Disney.
Written June 24, 2021
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Ronan V
Beijing, China58 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
It's kind of natural Disneyland... Of course the park is nice, the views are awesome when the weather is appropriate. But be ready to queue to enter the park, to queue to get tickets, to queue to get in the bus, to queue to take the cableway. Try to find some distant and less crowded paths to enjoy the walk without the usual crowd.
Also don't be too enthusiastic about the blue moon lake, all waterfalls are fake, and probably the color too. And that's a shame in such natural wonder.
Also don't be too enthusiastic about the blue moon lake, all waterfalls are fake, and probably the color too. And that's a shame in such natural wonder.
Written August 13, 2020
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Jofou
24 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
The ponds/lakes have a beautiful blue (difficult to enjoy with the hordes of tourists and newly weds being photographed).
But we lost date in the place when we noticed that all cascades are in fact fake rocks like you would find in Disneyland. Makes you wonder what else is real or fake.
A disappointment...
But we lost date in the place when we noticed that all cascades are in fact fake rocks like you would find in Disneyland. Makes you wonder what else is real or fake.
A disappointment...
Written October 5, 2020
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How I can go to this place from Shenzhen?
Written August 17, 2019
Jihan Cantiq
Xianning, China
I plan to go to jade dragon snow mountain on july can i build a tent on the mountain?
Written March 1, 2019
I believe they have camping, but it is not the type of camping you expect. Often in China, they do not allow open fires. Your best bet is to stay in a hotel. As for a tent, I am unsure what they allow. Sorry.
Written March 25, 2019
Hi, I want to visit this on december. Does it has lots of snow?
Written October 29, 2018
During the summer, the temperatures can be quite cool and the upper mountains still have snow. With the altitude, I suspect that there could be quite a bit of snow in that area.
Written November 1, 2018
Hey, I'm interested in visiting the Blue Moon Valley and have heard that to do so you have to buy a ticket for the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Is it possible to visit this attraction without having to pay for the whole Jade Dragon Snow Mountain hike?
Written July 18, 2018
You have to pay to enter the park -- Blue Moon Valley is well inside the park so there's no avoiding buying a ticket. Once you get in, you'll also have to pay the small fee for the shuttle bus to take you from the tourist center to Blue Moon Valley.
Written July 18, 2018
Hi can you give more details of shuttle bus services?
Written June 14, 2018
madd t
Singapore, Singapore
Is it possible to buy a ticket for lijiang impression show and walk around blue moon valley? if so, how can i get there.
Written November 8, 2017
Hi, you first need to go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. At the ticket office in main building, you need to pay 20rmb for the eco bus (mandatory), plus separate entrance fee for places such as Blue Moon Valley, Glacier Park etc.
The eco bus ticket is valid for entire day, You can take the bus from main building to all attraction sites such as Blue Moon Valley.
Kindly see my reviews on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley & Impression Show for details.
It is doable for independent foreigners not on group tour, Of course, if you understand Chinese, it is even much easier.
I hope the above helps. Enjoy.
Written November 12, 2017
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